By David Posteraro "In the past if someone was famous or notorious, it was for something—. . . for some talent or distinction or abomination. Today one is famous for being famous." - Malcolm Muggeridge, Muggeridge Through The Microphone "In the future, everyone will...
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IV Therapy Drip Bars: Are You Ready to Embrace This Wellness Trend?
By Kate Hickner IV therapy businesses are popping up all over the country to provide infusions of electrolytes, antioxidants, vitamins and fluids to those who need a quick pick-me-up – whether they are recovering from a marathon, a long night of partying that was...
Adversity Does Not Measure Disability
By Davida Amkraut, with Susan Stone & Kristina Supler Each year, more than 2 million students sit for the SAT. The scores are then reported to colleges and universities and added to the applicant’s file, which also includes transcripts, letters of recommendations...
What Is a Divorce? The Answer Might Not Be as Simple as You Think
The answer to the question seems simple. Everyone knows what a divorce is, right? Well… maybe not. In its simplest—but most legally technical—form, a divorce in the State of Ohio is an adversarial legal action between two individuals who are legally married, the...
Register Your ©opyrights!
By David Posteraro and Alex Welsh You already know the value of your intellectual property. But are you doing everything you should to protect it? Not if you don’t proactively register your copyrights! As part of your overall brand protection strategy, a regime of...
A Snapshot of the SEC’s Summer 2019 Regulation Crowdfunding Report: Part I
By Cary Zimmerman On June 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a report based on its study of the capital formation and investor protection impacts of Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”). Reg CF was adopted on October 30, 2015 as required by...
Changes for Amazon Sellers: One Investigation Into Its Business Practices Concludes; Another Begins
By David Posteraro Changes are coming for Amazon sellers worldwide. On August 16th, updates to Amazon's Business Solutions Agreement (“BSA”) will take effect. The changes, summarized below, are the result of a year-long process with German regulators. Background. In...
Amazon May Soon Be Cracking Down on Unauthorized Resellers
The Third Circuit recently ruled that Amazon could be held liable for defective products sold by the third-party sellers on Amazon.com. This is particularly noteworthy because not only does it mark the first court to find Amazon liable for products sold by third-party...
Traveling This Summer? Make Sure Your Estate Plan Is in Order First
Vacation season is upon us, and in addition to picking out the ideal summer getaway for you and your family, booking flights and hotel rooms and buying that new swimsuit, it’s a good time to make sure your estate plan is in order before you hit the road. As you know,...
Will Instagram’s Anti-Bullying Efforts Curtail Online Cruelty?
By Susan Stone & Kristina Supler Could we all just throw our phones away? Yes, it’s nice to have the convenience of a phone and computer in one gadget. Technology is amazing. We can now drive and dictate text messages and social media posts at the same time in...